Uso regular de serviços odontológicos entre adultos: padrões de utilização e tipos de serviços

Camargo, Maria Beatriz Junqueira de; Dumith, Samuel Carvalho; Barros, Aluísio J D

doi:10.1590/s0102-311x2009000900004

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“…Camargo et al 4 (2009) and Matos et al 10 (2001) found prevalences of regular visits of 32.8% and 24.6% respectively, similar to the present study. This is likely due to the similarities in the educational level of the samples, since greater education is associated with utilization.…”

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“…1,4,10 In contrast to Matos et al 10 (2001) and in agreement with Camargo et al 4 (2009), the self-perception of a need for treatment was measured in four levels by the present study. Those that responded "not having a needs because everything was fi ne" or that "yes, for a checkup" had higher prevalence of regular use compared to individuals that said "despite having a problem to resolve, they could wait".…”

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confidence: 77%

“…4,10 The association of income and education with the outcome may have different meanings. Greater income may facilitate the purchase of a service and education may bring information about the importance of regular use of dental health services.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…4 Higher education, greater income, younger age and not having a partner were associated with regular use of these services. Individuals that manifested favorable opinions of dentists, that preferred conservative treatment and that received guidance about prevention had a higher prevalence of regular use.…”

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confidence: 96%

“…Individuals that manifested favorable opinions of dentists, that preferred conservative treatment and that received guidance about prevention had a higher prevalence of regular use. 4,10 Considering the limited literature in Brazil about routine use and oral health benefi ts, this study aimed to estimate the prevalence of regular use of dental services among adults and older adults in areas of social vulnerability and to identify associated factors.…”

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Uso regular de serviços odontológicos entre adultos e idosos em região vulnerável no sul do Brasil

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Camargo

Jeronymo

et al. 2012

Rev. Saúde Pública

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OBJECTIVE:To estimate the prevalence of regular use of dental care services by adults and older adults residing in vulnerable community and to identify associated factors. METHODS:A population-based cross-sectional study was carried out with 3,391 adults and older adults residing in areas of social vulnerability in Porto Alegre, Southern Brazil, from July to December of 2009. A systematic sampling method was used the selection probability proportional to the population of each of the the 121 census sectors. The outcome for regular use of dental care services was defi ned as regular use of dental services, regardless of the presence of dental problems. A standardized questionnaire was administered, which included demographic, socioeconomic, type of dental care services, selfperception of dental health and self-perceived needs variables. A chi-square test for heterogeneity was used for bivariate analyses, and a Poisson regression with a robust variance and Wald tests were performed for the adjusted analysis. RESULTS:The prevalence of regular use of dental services was 25.7%. The prevalence was higher among people with ≥12 years schooling (PR 2.48 [95%CI:1.96;3.15]), higher income (PR 1.95[95%CI: 1.03;1.53]), use of private health services (PR 1.43 [95%CI: 1.20;1.71]),excellent self-perceived oral health (PR 4.44 [95%CI: 3.07;6.42]) and a self-perceived need for consultation related to routine checkup (RP 2.13 [95%CI: 1,54;2,96]). CONCLUSIONS:Inequalities were found in the regular use of dental services. Integrated approaches that raise awareness of oral health, improve self-care and expand access to dental services, may contribute to increase the use of dental services on a regular basis.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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